NEA Convention 2010: I’m Eating This Sandwich for the Children
It’s not really true that the reason the Donner Party ate each other was because they faced listening to California new business items. But it is true that of the 99 NBIs submitted this year, 39 are from California. The California Teachers Association makes up about 10% of NEA membership.
Here are a few more NBIs to be debated today and tomorrow.
NBI 55: “NEA shall support state affiliates’ efforts to pass state legislation banning the use of hand-held cell phones while operating a motor vehicle and (shall, through appropriate communication vehicles), educate members about the dangers of using hand-held cell phones while operating a motor vehicle.”
NBI 87: “Move that NEA RA 2010 New Orleans Delegates stand up and leave the convention center to send a clear message to protest against Public Schools’ budget cuts on July 6th (last day RA) for ‘one’ hour during lunch time (discretion of NEA President for time of lunch). NEA staff will contact TV news to get media coverage and organize the exit of members in an
